Curriculum
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Education

University of Utah — David Eccles School of Business

Expected May 2029

B.S. Finance with emphasis in Real Estate · Salt Lake City, UT

  • Clubs & Activities: Wealth Management & Investing Club, Real Estate Club, Finance Club
  • Pursuing: FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Palos Verdes High School

Graduated June 2025
  • ASB President, Alternative Investment Club President, Varsity Golf Captain

Experience

Palos Verdes Beach & Athletic Club

September 2022 – August 2025

Lifeguard · Palos Verdes Estates, CA

  • Oversaw safety for 300+ daily guests across a 3-year tenure, maintaining a 100% incident-free record through proactive risk assessment
  • Trained new team members on safety protocols and daily operations, improving onboarding efficiency and team performance
  • Conducted daily chemical readings and facility inspections to ensure full compliance with health and safety regulations
  • Held Red Cross Lifeguard Certification, CPR, and AED credentials throughout employment

Competitions & Projects

Utah Real Estate Competition (UREC)

January – March 2026

ARTRUTX Development Group — Team Member · University of Utah

  • Developed “Foothill Landing,” a 112,000 SF, $70.2M community and wellness center proposed for the University of Utah’s upper campus as part of a 4-person statewide team
  • Built a full development pro forma: capital structure, operating budget, and revenue projections from retail and wellness tenants
  • Conducted primary market research surveying 65 students; 89% confirmed demand, 91% indicated they would use the facility
  • Presented to a panel of 18 real estate industry professionals at the David Eccles School of Business

Generative AI Hackathon

March 2026

AI Solution for Intermountain Health — Team Member · University of Utah

  • Designed and prototyped an AI-powered ordering and event support system for Intermountain Children’s Community Health in 6 hours, replacing a manual Microsoft Forms and email workflow
  • Built automated request intake with NLP-driven routing and real-time dashboards for fulfillment tracking and staffing coordination
  • Conducted geographic equity analysis using Area Deprivation Index (ADI) data; presented scalable proof-of-concept to industry judges

Information Systems Data Analytics Challenge

Fall 2025

Third place finisher · University of Utah

  • Analyzed sales, weather, and foot-traffic data using Excel (pivot tables, statistical functions, trendlines, predictive modeling)
  • Delivered descriptive and predictive insights on university coffee cart sales and campus activity patterns

Leadership & Activities

Associated Student Body — Palos Verdes High School

August 2024 – June 2025

President

  • Elected president of a 53-member student government; served as primary liaison between students and school administration
  • Organized school-wide events and implemented initiatives to improve campus culture and student engagement

Alternative Investments Club — Palos Verdes High School

August 2022 – June 2025

President (Senior Year) + Member (3 years)

  • Led weekly meetings, brought in guest speakers, and facilitated discussions on investment strategy and emerging markets
  • Grew personal investment portfolio 75% over 6 years through active management of equities, ETFs, and alternative assets

Varsity Golf Team — Palos Verdes High School

August 2021 – June 2025

Captain (Senior Year) · Member (3 years)

  • Led team as captain; organized practices, strategized for tournaments, and mentored teammates across Southern California competition

Boy Scouts of America

August 2018 – September 2024

Eagle Scout · Senior Patrol Leader

  • Attained Eagle Scout rank — highest rank in BSA — September 2024; Senior Patrol Leader leading a troop of 80 scouts
  • Eagle Scout Project: collected and delivered 9,000+ used books to Wilson High School in East Los Angeles; coordinated volunteers to furnish and mural a new student library
  • 500+ miles hiked, 75+ nights camped across high-adventure backcountry expeditions

Skills & Certifications

Finance

Excel (advanced), DCF, LBO frameworks, pro-forma modeling, comparable analysis, portfolio management

Technology

Python, SQL, Bloomberg Terminal, AI/ML prototyping, NLP-driven system design

Certifications

Building with Claude API, Bloomberg Market Concepts, AI Fluency Framework & Foundations by Anthropic, Bloomberg Finance Fundamentals

In-Progress

FINRA Securities Industry Essentials (SIE) Exam

Personal Achievements

Mount Whitney — Highest Point in Contiguous United States (14,505 ft)July 2021
Boundary Peak — Highpoint in Nevada (13,147 ft)June 2022
Kings Peak — High Point in Utah (13,534 ft)September 2023
Malibu Triathlon — Sprint DistanceOctober 2023
Salt Lake City Triathlon — Olympic DistanceApril 2026

Interests

Single-handicap golfer, film photographer (@kouz.film), international travel (Croatia, Germany, Italy).